Indulge in tender and flavorful Crock-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks – the perfect easy weeknight dinner that will have your taste buds singing. Just set it and forget it for a delicious meal that will keep you coming back for more.
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Finger-Lickin’ Good: Crock-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Are you tired of trying to come up with new and exciting meals that your kids will actually eat? Look no further than this recipe for Crock-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks. Not only is it budget-friendly and easy to make, but it is also packed full of flavor that even the pickiest of eaters will love.
To start, gather all of your ingredients. You will need chicken drumsticks, your favorite barbecue sauce, honey, and a variety of spices and herbs.
Next, place the chicken drumsticks in your slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, honey, and your chosen spices and herbs. Once combined, pour the sauce over the chicken legs, making sure they are thoroughly coated.
Set your crockpot to low and let the chicken cook for several hours. The low and slow cooking method will result in tender, juicy chicken that practically falls off the bone. Plus, the flavors will have plenty of time to meld together, creating a mouthwatering dish that will have your kids asking for seconds.
Once the chicken is done cooking, serve it up with all of your family’s favorite sides. Whether it’s corn on the cob, baked beans, or a fresh salad, this meal is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
So the next time you’re in need of a quick and easy meal that your kids will love, give this recipe for CrockPot Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks a try. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Your kids will thank you, and you’ll feel like a culinary superstar.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, for food safety and even cooking, always thaw your chicken completely before placing them in the slow cooker.
Slow cookers create a moist environment. For crispy skin, I recommend broiling the chicken for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking.
Yes! Prepare the spice rub and season the chicken up to 24 hours ahead. Store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook.
Yes, this slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe works well with chicken thighs, quarters, or even chicken breasts (be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly).
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Crock-Pot Chicken Honey BBQ Drumsticks Recipe
Equipment
- 4 Quart Crock-Pot , 4.5 Quart, 5 Quart, 5.5 Quart or 6 Quart Crock-Pot
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer (for food safety)
- Small Mixing Bowl (for spice blend)
- Tongs (for handling chicken)
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Chicken Drumsticks (about 8)
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Cup Bottled Barbecue Sauce
- ¼ Cup Honey
Instructions
- Place the chicken legs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to create a spice rub. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken legs.
- Use tongs to turn the chicken legs, ensuring they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken legs. Use the tongs to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW , or until the internal temperature of the chicken legs reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Serve these crockpot chicken legs with rice or alongside a side salad for a complete meal.
Optional Step For Extra Crispy Skin
- For extra crispy chicken, preheat your oven's broiler. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, brush them with additional BBQ sauce if desired, and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Position the baking sheet 6-8 inches from the broiler and broil them for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
Crock-Pot Freezer Meal Instructions:
- Write instructions on freezer bags with a sharpie
- Place fresh drumsticks in Ziploc freezer bag (I would suggest, not using slider, and I would use a brand name).
- Mix the honey, BBQ sauce and spices in a bowl and then pour over the drumsticks.
- Squish around the BBQ Sauce around the chicken.
- Lay flat, and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Lay as flat as possible while freezing.
- If you are doubling recipe/I would use 2 bags.
- Be sure this is completely thawed before cooking/and squeeze all the sauce onto the chicken.
Hi gals….am doing this recipe now. It has been about 4 hours. I find that the sauce is not sticking to the chicken and no caralamizing is happening. It just looks like white meat in bowel of soup. Am I doing something wrong?
Your chicken may be letting off too much liquid. Try draining some off and see how it does.
Used 6 thawed ck legs, took skins off, sprayed crock w Pam. Mixed 2c. Honey bque sauce w T.of worchestshire, 1 tsp. Season salt, black pepper to liking. Placed ck legs in smothered in sauce. Added LG cuts of vidalia onions. Set slow cooker for 4 1/2 hrs on high.
Delicious!!!
Sounds yummy Jinny!
That sounds like how I would do it. Skin on chicken is very unappetizing done in the Crock-Pot.